Jets signing Sauce Gardner to reported 4-year, $120.4M extension
The New York Jets and two-time All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner agreed to a four-year, $120.4-million extension Tuesday, sources told NFL Network's "The Insiders."
Gardner will earn $30.1 million per season, eclipsing Derek Stingley Jr. to become the highest-paid cornerback in the league. The deal also includes $85.6 million guaranteed, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Gardner has emerged as a staple of the Jets' defense since being selected fourth overall in the 2022 NFL Draft. He was named Defensive Rookie of the Year after recording a league-high 20 passes defended to go along with two interceptions. The Cincinnati product earned All-Pro and Pro Bowl nods in his 2022 and 2023 campaigns.
THE DEAL IS DONE📝 this only the beginning. my brother @allantegardner bts & @ajv got it done. I appreciate the Jets organization for believing in me, my teammates for the blood, sweat, & tears we put in, and JETS NATION... I appreciate y'all supporting me💚 Thank you GOD🥀 pic.twitter.com/1qsiT3Xga3
— SAUCE GARDNER (@iamSauceGardner) July 15, 2025
The Jets have secured the core of their roster in the span of two days with training camp set to start July 22. New York just inked star receiver Garrett Wilson to a four-year, $130-million deal that keeps him under contract through 2030.
General manager Darren Mougey said after the 2025 draft that new agreements with Gardner and Wilson were a priority.